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Law firm sues construction managers over alleged interference with contractual relations
A prominent California law firm has filed a lawsuit against several construction management companies for allegedly bypassing legal payment obligations tied to ongoing litigation proceeds. The plaintiff seeks substantial damages for what they claim is intentional interference with contractual relations and prospective economic advantage.
California Resident sues CNET over alleged privacy violations
A California resident has filed a class action lawsuit against tech giant CNET Networks for allegedly violating privacy laws by collecting users' IP addresses through hidden tracking software on its website without consent or court orders. The plaintiff seeks statutory damages and other forms of relief in this significant case highlighting digital privacy concerns.
Customer sues Whole Foods Market over serious injury caused by a jar of jelly
Megan Anderson has filed a lawsuit against Whole Foods Market after suffering severe injuries due to alleged negligence at one of their San Francisco locations. The case highlights significant concerns about customer safety and premises liability in retail environments.
Plaintiff seeks enforcement of unenforceable confidentiality clause against former spouse
In a recent appellate court case filed on June 3rd, 2024, Ling Mueller attempts to enforce a non-binding confidentiality clause from her collaborative divorce process against her former spouse Paul Mueller amidst accusations involving substantial hidden assets from cannabis proceeds.
Plaintiff accuses homeowners of negligence after vicious dog attack
James Arthur Bautista has filed a lawsuit against Jamie Awana and others following a brutal dog attack in Mountain View last year. The suit alleges negligence on part of the homeowners for failing to secure their dangerous pet leading to severe injuries for Bautista.
Patient alleges dental malpractice against local clinic after swallowing device
A recent lawsuit filed by Grady Luong accuses Lee Dental Center and Dr. Howard Lien of severe negligence resulting in substantial physical harm after a dental device was swallowed during treatment. Filed on June 7, 2024, in Santa Clara County's Superior Court, this case highlights significant lapses in standard care practices within dental services.
Stanford Health Care accused of negligence after patrons injured on hospital grounds
Kenneth and Juana Rodriguez have filed a lawsuit against Stanford Health Care alleging negligence after an incident at its cancer center left them with severe injuries. They seek damages including medical expenses and lost earnings due to unsafe conditions on hospital property.
Sacramento couple sues local medical center over alleged malpractice
A Sacramento couple has filed a lawsuit against Dr. Dana Verch and West Coast Joint and Spine Center alleging severe medical malpractice resulting in life-altering injuries for Eric Poff. Filed on June 6, 2024, they seek over $25,000 in damages plus additional reliefs.
Lawsuit says not enough prebiotics in Poppi soda
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A prebiotic soda that appeared on Shark Tank is now at the center of a lawsuit claiming consumers would need to drink four of them a day to experience any health benefits.
Chambers USA 2024 Recognizes Blank Rome Attorneys and Practices
Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that our practice groups and attorneys have again been ranked by Chambers USA, which recognized them as “leaders in their fields.”
Managing Ip Recognizes Carla Oakley Among Top Women Ip Lawyers
Managing Intellectual Property has named Morgan Lewis partner Carla Oakley among its Top 250 Women in Intellectual Property for 2024.
Attorney General Bonta, District Attorney Jenkins Announce Final Judgments Barring Manufacturers and Retailers from Selling Ghost Guns in California
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and San Francisco District Brooke Jenkins, who were assisted by volunteer counsel from Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Keker, Van Nest & Peters, LLP, announced that final judgments were entered against Blackhawk Manufacturing (Blackhawk), GS Performance LLC (Glockstore), and MDX Corporation (MDX) as part of a settlement with the companies.
Appeals panel: Covid vax's lack of effectiveness at stopping spread could doom Covid vax mandates
A split federal appeals panel said LA's public schools can't escape lawsuit over Covid vaccine mandate by rescinding the policy after it became apparent they could lose. Further, the judges said a 1905 SCOTUS ruling used to justify vaccine mandates may not apply to Covid shots, which could be a 'medical treatment,' not a 'vaccine'
Plaintiffs Allege Negligence Led To Mother's Death At Sacramento Retirement Facility
Brandon Day and Derek Day have filed a lawsuit against Golden Pond Retirement Community alleging that negligent documentation errors led to their mother's premature death following cardiac arrest. The suit seeks both compensatory and punitive damages for alleged medical malpractice and elder abuse.
Plaintiffs Allege BMW Breached Settlement Agreement Over Attorney Fees Dispute
Antonio Arriagarazo and Alicia Rodriguez de Arriaga have accused BMW of breaching their settlement agreement following their son's fatal car accident by contesting awarded attorney fees after an initial judgment reversal favoring them.
Plaintiff Alleges Negligence Against Defendants in Personal Injury Case
Milton Phipps has filed a personal injury lawsuit against Logan Benson and Laura Benson following a vehicular collision in Sacramento County on June 9th last year. Represented by attorneys from Del Rio & Caraway P.C., Phipps seeks compensation for extensive economic and non-economic damages allegedly resulting from the defendants' negligence.
Plaintiff Barbara Caraska Sues Multiple Entities Over Negligence Leading to Serious Injuries
Barbara Caraska has filed a negligence lawsuit against multiple entities including the County of Sacramento over hazardous sidewalk conditions leading to severe injuries. The case seeks damages exceeding $35,000 plus additional compensations for medical expenses and loss of earnings among others.
State agency's actions on employee wage theft claims labeled 'grim,' 'inefficient'
The state agency that processes California employees’ wage theft claims against employers has 47,000 backlogged cases, an insufficient number of employers to do its job and only a 12% collection rate against companies, according to a new state audit.
CA Supreme Court clears way for UC Berkeley housing project; Law says student noise can't stop new developments
The California Supreme Court has ruled a new state law indeed pulls the rug out from under opponents of the People's Park student housing project at UC Berkeley, who had scored a win on appeal to force the school to include concerns over 'student-generated noise' in their environmental review
Plaintiffs allege negligence against American Medical Response following injurious incident
Plaintiffs Vijaya Venkatesh Herekar and Alka Nandakumar Jayakar have filed a lawsuit against American Medical Response entities alleging negligence during a medical transport incident resulting in severe injuries for one plaintiff and emotional distress for another.